Hayneville Lawyers

Laura Segers Fikes began her legal career in 2009 and quickly built a successful Family Law & Divorce practice focusing on Contested and Uncontested Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption as well as other Domestic Law services. Her practice commonly included cases dealing with Criminal Defense matters so in 2013, Laura graduated from the National Criminal Defense College. In 2020, Laura opened The Law Office of Laura Segers Fikes to serve clients in the Tuscaloosa and Northport metro area with Family Law and Criminal Defense Law needs.

Steven Baker is the founding member of the Nursing Home Law Group, PC. NHLG is a firm which is dedicated to representing those and their loved ones whom have been seriously injured or killed due to the carelessness, negligence or abuse of others. He has spent his legal career representing individuals who have fallen victim to nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, hospital negligence and the carelessness of drivers and operators of motor vehicles, including 18-wheeler commercial trucks.

In 1978, after being born and raised in northwest Alabama, Steven joined and served in the United States Army as a combat...

Few attorneys have the ability to build a case from scratch, take the case to trial, and effectively defend a successful verdict or outcome on appeal. Justin Owen is equipped to do all of these things. Throughout his career, Justin has successfully represented clients in cases involving motor vehicle collisions, medical negligence, product liability, commercial trucking collisions, construction accidents, premises liability, and many other types of legal matters, where his clients have suffered catastrophic personal injuries, wrongful death, and substantial financial/economic damages and losses as a result of the wrongful conduct of others. He has helped recover a collective amount...

John graduated from Auburn University in 2011 where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Political Science. In the fall of 2012, John attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. While at Cumberland, John was a member of Cumberland’s National Trial Team and advocated in competitions in Florida, Georgia, Washington D.C., and California. In addition to gaining invaluable trial experience both nationally and locally, John also served as Articles Editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, the oldest law review in the nation dedicated to the advancement of trial advocacy. During his time...

I am Fob James, IV, a trial attorney focusing on catastrophic personal injury and fraud cases. My career began at a large national firm where I engaged in high-stakes litigation for major corporations. However, I soon discovered that my true passion lies in advocating for individuals who have suffered serious injuries or have been wronged by others. A significant portion of my work is referred to me by other attorneys. I take special pride in accepting cases that have been declined by other law firms, striving to secure justice and accountability for those families.

"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." - Ronald Reagan

Brett Turnbull has embraced that philosophy in distinguishing himself as a leading trial lawyer, recognized for his jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients killed or injured by the negligent and wrongful actions of others. When he goes before a jury, he realizes he has one job; to get justice for his client by proving the claims and guiding the jury to award a fair and reasonable verdict.

Respect for individuals and...

Rodney Davis is an attorney in Birmingham, Alabama. His areas of practice include family law, estate planning, business planning and probate matters. A native of Hillsboro, Alabama, Rodney discovered that he had a love for research, writing, and interacting with others on a daily basis as a child. When it came to choosing a career, Rodney sought to find a way to combine these skills with the one thing he is most passionate about—helping others. Thus, he set out to pursue a dream of becoming an attorney, and he has not stopped helping people since.

Mr. Davis graduated from Thomas Goode...

Court Admissions The Supreme Court of Alabama U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit Appointments In Re: Conagra Peanut Butter Products Liability Litigation: Plaintiffs' Steering Committee; Discovery Subcommittee Honors, Awards & Recognitions Super Lawyers - 2012 AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell Inaugural President - Catholic Lawyers Group: St. Thomas...

Court Admissions Supreme Court of Alabama U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court District of Nebraska U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio ...

Ernest “Ernie” Cory has practiced law for more than 40 years with a focus on dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, product liability, mass torts, and class actions. He has represented clients across the U.S., as well as Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Ernie is nationally recognized for his ability to level the playing field against corporate America. He is frequently appointed as lead counsel and to other leadership positions in high-profile complex litigation, mass torts, and class actions. As a founding principal of Cory Watson, Ernie’s legal roots are local. He tried his first jury trial just 11 months after becoming...

To Stephen Hunt, Jr., respect is a two-way street. He has been profoundly inspired by mentors whom he respected and has been sought after to counsel others who respect him.

It was while growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, that Hunt was inspired to become an attorney by the influence of a mentor worthy of respect. Retired Judge H.W. “Bucky” McMillan coached Hunt’s youth basketball team, and Hunt, who admired the Judge’s fair demeanor, believed that trait must have developed from the Judge’s practice of law.

After graduating from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Hunt pursued his law degree from Cumberland School...

Adam Pittman became a lawyer to fight for those who need help. After beginning his practice, Adam litigated civil rights and discrimination lawsuits on behalf of teachers, employees, and government workers. Adam now litigates against some of the most powerful corporations, and he fights to hold them accountable for defective products, fraud, and other deceptive practices.

Adam is honored to be the person his clients trust when the stakes are high. It’s not enough just to win—Adam works hard every day to change corporate behavior and make consumers safer. “I became a lawyer because I wanted my work to make a...

Victoria is an Associate with the law firm of Morgan & Morgan. Victoria earned her undergraduate degree in political science and history from Georgia College and State University in 2004 and received her law degree from Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in 2007.
Victoria began her career at Fischer & Associates while still a law student. Once she graduated form law school, she joined the firm as an Associate and transitioned to Morgan & Morgan in 2021. Victoria’s practice with the firm includes representing plaintiffs in commercial trucking litigation, premises liability, products liability, automobile accidents, insurance fraud and bad...

Appintments: Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead Counsel, In re: Google Inc. Gmail Litigation, MDL No. 2430 Co-Lead Counsel for the Class, Rotandi v. Miles Industries, Ltd., N.D. Cal. 11-CV-02146 Co-Lead Counsel for the Class, Keilholtz v. Lennox, et. al., N.D. Cal., 08-CV-00836 Class Counsel, Craft v. North Seattle Comm. College Foundation, M.D. Ga. Case No. 3:07-cv-132-CDL Plaintiffs' Executive Committee, In Re: General Motors Corporation Dex-Cool Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1562

Ken Simon is a former trial judge with more than one hundred jury trials under his belt. Ken is an experienced mediator, arbitrator, special master, and claims administrator. He has mediated hundreds of cases arising out of state and federal courts around the Southeast, and is an active arbitrator of conflicts as diverse as disputes between investment firms and clients, employers and employees, businesses and suppliers, and nursing homes and patients. Ken’s legal practice covers areas as varied as securities litigation and enforcement proceedings, securities and corporate compliance, municipal bond transactions, as well as personal injury and other litigation affecting...

Patrick K. Yeatts is the owner and founder of The Yeatts Law Firm. Before founding The Yeatts Law Firm, Patrick served low-income families of Jefferson County, Alabama as a staff attorney for The Legal Aid Society of Birmingham, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Birmingham Bar Association. As a certified guardian ad litem, Patrick represented children who were removed from abusive homes or caught in the middle of custody battles. He ensured their legal rights were protected and their voices heard. Appearing in Birmingham’s family court almost every day, Patrick gained valuable trial experience, built strong relationships in the legal...

Personal injury attorney S. Shay Samples has been practicing law for more than 40 years, providing compassionate guidance and aggressive representation for injured victims and their families throughout the state of Alabama. Throughout his decades-long career, Shay has tried hundreds of cases and earned numerous record-breaking jury verdicts, including many million and multi-million dollar verdicts. With every client he assists, he works hard to create a meaningful personal relationship built on communication and understanding. Need a personal injury lawyer for your serious legal matter? Call Hare Wynn today for a complimentary case evaluation!

S. Hughston Nichols is a dedicated personal injury attorney at Hare Wynn. Hughston is passionate about his work at the firm, offering personalized, one-on-one attention and compassionate guidance for his clients. With more than a decade in practice, he works tirelessly in pursuit of the maximum recovery his clients are owed when someone else's negligent actions cause them harm. He has successfully recovered million and multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for injured victims and their families and has also helped individuals facing complex contract disputes. Contact the firm to schedule your free consultation today.

Randi McCoy is a staff attorney and skilled qui tam and whistleblower lawyer at Hare Wynn. After joining the firm in 2015 as a law clerk, she was quickly promoted to staff attorney and has since proven herself a valuable member of the Hare Wynn team. With every case she handles, Randi works to understand her client’s unique goals and the details of each different situation. She is committed to creating positive change and making a real impact in the lives of her clients. She primarily works on False Claims Acts cases. Contact the firm today for a free consultation!...

Alex Johnson was born in Ozark, Alabama. He graduated magna cum laude from Troy University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Anthropology. Alex received his Juris Doctor degree from Birmingham School of Law and became a member of the Alabama state Bar in 2012. He is currently licensed to practice law in all Alabama state courts and all Federal Courts in Alabama. Alex joined Brock and Stout in March of 2013, and his primary area of practice has been Social Security Disability since that time. He is a member of the National Scholars Honor Society...

Walter A. Blakeney was born in Mobile, Alabama in 1981. He graduated from Auburn University with Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Criminology and Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in the state of Alabama, all Federal Courts in Alabama and the Federal Court for the Northern District of Florida. He has been an attorney with Brock & Stout since 2007, exclusively handling Social Security cases since 2009. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR).

Wakisha E. Hazzard hails from Savannah, Georgia, where she was born and raised. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Georgia Southern University, along with double minors in English and Fashion Merchandising. With her academic achievements under her belt, Wakisha embarked on a legal career. In 2009, Wakisha graduated with honors, magna cum laude, from Miles Law School. She earned her attorney certification in 2011 and wasted no time in establishing her own law firm, The Hazzard Law Firm, LLC. Her practice specializes in personal injury cases, family law and divorce matters, as well as criminal litigation. Wakisha...

Neena R. Speer is an attorney, author, speaker, and truth dealer. She has a solo law firm called the Neena R. Speer Law Firm LLC. She is a Founder and Executive Director of her mentoring nonprofit focused on continuous mentorship for all students at all levels K-12 & college, Step 1-2-3 Mentor for Life Initiative that she started her 3L year of law school. Lastly, she is a four-time published author with her most recent book is Dear Future Lawyer: An Intimate Survival Guide for the Female Minority Law Student. Her passion since she was in eighth grade was to...

David was raised in Mobile County as the son of a paper mill worker and a middle school teacher. He graduated from the University of South Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in communications and marketing and earned his Juris Doctor from Jones School of Law. Since the creation of the Greene & Phillips, David has a proven track record of success, including a $1.8 million jury verdict in a motorcycle accident case and a $9.5 million settlement in a commercial trucking accident case. David also served as lead-counsel on a commercial carrier case which was resolved for $10.5 million and...

A strong desire to help people led Stephen to become an attorney. “I see people put in situations they have never experienced before and don’t know their rights,” he says. “It bothers me to see people being taken advantage of, and it’s unfortunate knowing companies will do that to people.” For Stephen, he gets personal satisfaction knowing that his clients are protected from the unscrupulous practices of businesses and insurance companies. A civil trial lawyer specializing in personal injury and disability law, Stephen Collins has practiced law in Alabama since 2010. Mr. Collins has successfully represented clients in many jurisdictions, and...

The Law Firm of Stacey A. Davis is an entertainment and intellectual property law firm, representing creative clients in the film, television, music and book publishing industries. The Firm also assists business professionals with the development, protection and commercialization of their intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets. From up and coming artists and emerging companies to established professionals, the Firm assists clients with small business planning, contract negotiation and dispute resolution. Stacey practiced for over a decade at one of the country's top law firms before opening her own firm. Stacey has been named...

Samantha Rhoades Valenzuela (formerly known as Samantha R. Sellers) chose to move back to the Wiregrass area to open a law practice following over 10 years of practicing Social Security Disability/SSI and Bankruptcy Law in large law offices. While visiting home, she realized that there was a need for experienced lawyers to provide individualized representation to the people of the Wiregrass. So, in 2015, she opened The Valenzuela Law Firm, LLC in order to provide quality, experienced, individualized representation.

Samantha is originally from the Wiregrass area, having been born in Dothan, raised in Ozark, graduating high school from George W. Long...

Fullan and Fullan is a respected Alabama law firm active in family law, divorce law, and criminal law. A lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, and practicing for more than 30 years, attorney Guy Fullan serves the surrounding Jefferson County area. In 2023, Guy Fullan opened the Fairhope branch of his office and serves the Fairhope and surrounding Baldwin County areas. Guy Fullan has been a friendly and effective family law and criminal defense attorney since he began practicing law in 1989. Attorney Fullan earned his Bachelor’s degree in business from The University of Alabama, and his law degree from Samford...

At Gossman Law Firm, LLC, we know that every person's situation and needs are different, and that each client is unique. This is why Attorney Richelle Gossman will walk you through every step of the process, from beginning to end. Courts, filing procedures, and representation - your lawyer is beside you. We will support you through the entire case, explaining everything and giving you the personalized attention that you need.

Growing up in the north Alabama community of Hamilton, Christy Crow's earliest memory in life is of being in a Courtroom. Not because Christy had parents that were lawyers but because her father was injured through the gross negligence of another. "Daddy had never ridden on a motorcycle in his life until that day. He got on the motorcycle with one of his co-workers and they made it less than a mile down the road and were stopped at a traffic light. A semi-truck driver left his glasses at home that day and had pulled up behind them. He never...

Mahaley McInnes joined Jinks Crow and Dickson, P.C. in late 2012 as Of Counsel. After practicing defense work for more than ten years, Mahaley is excited to bring her knowledge of the inner-workings of insurance companies to help individuals who have sustained serious personal injuries.

Mahaley graduated from Emory University in 1996 and decided to go to law school after working as an intern for the United Nations Association of the United States of America in New York, New York. She graduated from Emory University Law School in 2000, and joined the firm of L. Lin Wood P.C. in Atlanta, Georgia,...

Bryan S. Brinyark was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1990 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1993 where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi and the Farrah Law Society. He was admitted to the bar in 1993 and is licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts as well as the U.S. District Courts in the Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama. Mr. Brinyark is a member of the Alabama and Tuscaloosa Bar Associations as well as the...

Tanner Pittman has practiced law serving both individuals and large organizational clients. Presently, his practice concentrates on estate services, civil litigation, and legal transactions. His varied background, ranging from retail banking to international business, to the legal field, helps Tanner bring a rich array of experience to bear upon his clients' legal issues. Education and background Tanner graduated with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law, a top-tier institution, recently ranked 12th in the nation among public law schools by U.S. News and World Report. His coursework concentrated on business law and included such subjects as corporations, corporate...

Andrew is a Lee County native who is proud to serve the people of the Auburn/Opelika area. A graduate of Auburn High School, Andrew went on to earn his Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice from Auburn University where he was inducted into the Criminal Justice Honor Society. He was also serving as a Police Officer in the Atlanta Metro area during the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. Before attending the Faulkner University/Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery. Andrew believes the experiences he gained from his time as a Corrections Officer and Police Officer gives him a certain insight into...

I am an experienced Alabama Personal Injury, Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense attorney. I can provide personalized legal services to all of my clients. Additionally, I can be accessible and attentive because my main goal is taking care of my clients instead of billing hours to meet large-firm goals. If you are facing debt issues, a custom bankruptcy solution may be a path to relief. Contact me today to discuss your options. I will walk you through the process and we will decide together the best plan for you. If you face a criminal charge, regardless of its severity, I will fight...

Contact us today at (334) 329-5596. The mission of Huff Smith Law built by the two partners, Haley L. Huff (haley@huffsmithlaw.com) and Brett A. Smith (brett@huffsmithlaw.com) is to protect the future of our community. We aspire to provide exemplary legal services and counseling for your real estate, small business, non-profit, charitable organization, and family law matters. Just as the mighty oak as it grows from sapling to mature requires special amounts of nurture and protection, Huff Smith Law strives to help cultivate and protect the growth of your real estate, small business, non-profit, and charitable organization over its precious...

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